Asked by Dr. Yvette M. Johnson on May 28, 2024
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Ordered: NovoLog insulin 8 units subcut ac tid 
A)Mark the dose on the syringe. 
B)Is this a rapid-, intermediate-, or long-acting insulin?
C)What does U 100 mean?
Intermediate-Acting Insulin
A type of insulin with a slower onset and longer duration of action than rapid-acting insulin, used in diabetes management.
Rapid-Acting Insulin
A type of insulin that begins to work soon after injection to control blood sugar levels during meals.
Long-Acting Insulin
A type of insulin that helps control blood glucose levels for an extended period, typically used in the management of diabetes.
- Understand administration instructions, dosing, and classifications of insulin.
- Know the characteristics and management considerations for different insulin types (rapid-, intermediate-, long-acting).
- Identify the standard concentration of insulin medications and the importance of unit clarity in medication orders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand administration instructions, dosing, and classifications of insulin.
- Know the characteristics and management considerations for different insulin types (rapid-, intermediate-, long-acting).
- Identify the standard concentration of insulin medications and the importance of unit clarity in medication orders.
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